Eight people in two boats on the Echo River, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky

Mammoth Cave National Park

Descriptive InformationPhotograph - Echo River (glass negative) glass negative negative depicting Echo River in Mammoth Cave; the photographer and the date of the photograph are unknown. This photo shows two wooden boats on the echo river - the boat on the left has five people with one of them standing while he plays a horn, the other boat has three people. The photo shows that there is enough space between the boat and the ceiling to stand while poling.measurements: height 202 mm, width: 252 mm. thickness: 2 mm. Condition: good - the negative is in very good condition, although it is scratched in two places and is slightly soiled. The boat in the foreground has several children in it and a woman. An open flame lantern is clearly visible in this boat being held by a young boy the original blue 10-254 lists this as a gift from Ellis Jones on 14 Dec, 1981.Originally housed gsu c, sh 4 with maca 3608-3645, 3724-3743, 3746-3749, 3872-3888, 3903. Caves, geology, boats, river, transportation, clothing and dress, children, lighting, lanterns, music, instruments, guides tourist trade.